³³ But if not, then listen to me;^(A)
    be silent,^(B) and I will teach you wisdom.^(C)”

³ Set a guard over my mouth,^(A) Lord;
    keep watch over the door of my lips.^(B)

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.^(A)

¹² Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(B)

²⁷ The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(B)

² Do not be quick with your mouth,
    do not be hasty in your heart
    to utter anything before God.^(A)
God is in heaven
    and you are on earth,
    so let your words be few.^(B)